Wisconsin deserves better than 35th place: column

10:21 PM,
Apr. 11, 2014

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No matter who you are or where you come from, everybody deserves the freedom to pursue and achieve the American Dream. The American Dream begins with the ability to obtain a family-supporting job if you work hard and play by the rules.

Unfortunately that freedom has diminished greatly in Wisconsin since Gov. Scott Walker took office and Republicans regained the legislative majority nearly four years ago, leading to a stagnant economy that has put Wisconsin in the bottom third in job creation over the past two years, and with fewer opportunities for good jobs and even job training ...